MHS students traveled to state capitol to present at Student Technology Showcase
by Sara Swanson Students from Manchester Jr./Sr. High School were one of 25 teams of students selected from all over Michigan to bring cutting-edge and innovative technology demonstrations from their classroom to lawmakers at the state Capitol Building for the 23rd annual Student Technology Showcase on Wednesday, December 4. This event was organized by the […]
Henes family recognized as WCCD’s 2024 Conservation Farmers of the Year
by Sara Swanson A Manchester area family has been recognized for their conservation work and is being awarded the 2024 Walter Wolfgang Memorial Conservation Farmer of the Year Award by the Washtenaw County Conservation District (WCCD). The Walter Wolfgang Memorial Conservation Farmer of the Year Award is presented to outstanding conservation farmers in Washtenaw County, […]
Land Preservation report, new firefighter, and allocating ARP money at the Manchester Township Board Meeting
by Sybil Kolon All board members were present at the December 10 board meeting except John Seefeld. Michael Walter attended his first board meeting after being elected as Trustee to replace Krista Jarvis. Also present were fire chief Bill Scully and several members of the public. Fire chief Bill Scully provided the monthly report for […]
Meet Manchester Community Schools’ new Director of Special Education
submitted by Dr. Brad Bezeau, superintendent, Manchester Community Schools The Manchester Community Schools is pleased to introduce Mr. Menhem Aouad to our district in the capacity of Director of Special Education. Mr. Aouad is credentialed by the Michigan Department of Education as a Fully Approved Director of Special Education and by the Department of Licensing […]
2024 Manchester area Christmas services
by Sara Swanson Church services are often considered an essential, traditional part of the Christmas season, even for those who don’t attend the rest of the year, and Manchester has several to offer. This year’s local church services include: Bethel UCC, located at 10425 Bethel Church Rd, will have a children’s Christmas program featuring their Jr. […]
In-person Master Rain Gardener class planned for Manchester
by Sara Swanson Have you thought about taking a Master Rain Gardener class in the past but not wanted to drive to Ann Arbor or do it over Zoom? Good news! River Raisin Watershed Council announced that they are holding an in-person Master Rain Gardener class in Manchester this coming spring. The class will be […]
Final call for 21–24-year-old Manchester residents to earn a tuition-free degree from WCC through Michigan Reconnect
by Sara Swanson Ahead of the December 31 deadline, the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) is issuing a final call for Michiganders ages 21 to 24 to apply for Michigan Reconnect, the largest effort in state history designed to help adult learners without a college degree earn a tuition-free degree or skills […]
Public notice: Manchester Community Schools
Notice to Bidders Manchester Community Schools Invitation to Bid Manchester Community Schools has posted invitations to bid for the Athletic Track Improvements and for Klager Elementary School’s Renovations. A pre-bid conference will be held at the Luther C. Klager Elementary School Cafeteria, 405 Ann Arbor Street, Manchester, MI on Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 2:00 […]
Free Christmas meal at Chelsea Hospital
by Sara Swanson Are you going to be alone on Christmas? Nobody should have to spend it alone and that is why Chelsea Hospital is hosting a free meal for those in the community, including residents of Manchester, who are alone or cannot afford one. This will be held in the Chelsea Hospital dining room […]
